Definitely go with Larry at Whipped Dog really great guy and great value with service to match. He'll even post a straight razor out to you to practice honing when you return it you'll get comments on your honing skills.
Also the classifieds here have some great razors. One final thought the best advice I can give as a newbie is to get your first main razor professionally honed then you'll know what a true shave ready razor feels like.